The City of Aurora is looking for two Horticultural Specialists to join it's team as contingent employees. These positions start in March and endin October. They will work part-time hours until mid-May, full time hours until the end of September, and part-time hours though October.

The Horticultural Specialist performs skilled manual and technical work involved in the maintenance of the Aurora Water-wise Garden, works with and helps train volunteers, assists in educating customers in xeriscape principles and techniques and assists with work planning by scheduling, organizing, and securing materials and equipment for the accomplishment of assigned tasks.

Aurora Water is committed to enhancing and protecting the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable and sustainable water, sewer and stormwater services, today and in the future. The Public Relations division of Aurora Water is looking for a Natural Resources Senior Specialist for its Education team. This position requires flexibility, adaptability, a willingness to learn new skills and a person who is collaborative and organized with a strong sense of environmental ethics.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for educating and being of service to others. The Water Efficiency Specialist will be the face of our water efficiency initiatives and be responsible for implementing, administering, and evaluating the District's water use efficiency programs.

Western Resource Advocates seeks an experienced Communications & Marketing Director who is passionate about Western communities and the protection of the natural environment to build and lead our communications and marketing efforts. This senior-level position provides a unique opportunity to develop focused strategies capable of building support for conservation solutions among diverse audiences throughout the region. Reporting to the Vice President of Programs and Strategy, the Communications & Marketing Director will oversee a growing team of three communications professionals and work with partners to identify emerging threats, leverage opportunities, and advance policy solutions. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Northern Water is seeking an experienced, results-oriented Water Efficiency Program Manager to plan and direct the development, evaluation, management, and advancement of our regional urban water efficiency efforts. Candidates must have a solid background in managing a staff and excellent communication skills. Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Knowledge of water conservation in Colorado is preferred. Please visit our website northernwater.org to view a detailed job description. Send resumes tocareers@northernwater.org.

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About Denver Urban Gardens
Since 1985, Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) has offered neighborhoods the essential resources for community gardens, including design and construction planning, leadership development, training, fundraising, and on-going construction garden support. DUG currently supports more than 170 community gardens throughout Metro Denver, including 70 school-based gardens. In addition to supporting an expanding network of gardens, DUG operates: the Master Composter and Master Community Gardener Training Programs; the Grow a Garden Program; and DeLaney Community Farm. Additionally, through our school garden support programs, DUG provides extensive learning opportunities for children in nutrition and gardening.

About the Position
This position supports DUG’s efforts to provide gardeners with the key resources needed to be successful, and seeks to both deepen and expand DUG’s horticultural expertise and reach. The goals of the position are to: direct DUG’s efforts to provide essential resources to DUG community gardens; ensure that all horticultural operations are informed by research and best practices with a focus on sustainability; and position DUG as a content-area expert in the horticulture aspects of community gardening. The primary topic areas of DUG’s horticulture work include: soil, water, plants, seeds, trees, pollinators, pests and diseases, weeds, etc.

Coordinate the ordering and distribution process of seeds from seed companies and transplants from greenhouse growers, including recruiting and coordinating volunteers to assist with sorting and distribution

Tracking and evaluating program data for internal use and reporting to funding sources

Strategize the growth of the program by developing annual and long-term goals

2.) Oversee Horticulture Programming:

Coordinate public gardening classes with DUG’s pool of topic experts, primarily targeting community gardeners and Grow a Garden Program participants

Further develop a community garden water conservation program in partnership with metro area water authorities

Manage soil testing process for new garden sites

3.) Annually Manage the Plant Sale:

Manage all aspects of DUG’s annual plant sale fundraiser

Lead volunteer efforts related to running the sale

Compensation
The compensation package includes an annual base salary ranging from $35 to $40K, a full health and dental insurance benefit package, paid holidays and vacation commensurate on date of hire.